yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation

2

: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and sometimes meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote physical and emotional well-being

yogic

ˈyō-gik 

adjective often capitalized

Examples of yoga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just a yoga mat and free YouTube workouts. —Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025

The fitness center offers daily yoga and Pilates sessions, and guests can work up a sweat while enjoying beautiful ocean views. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025

The yoga instructor and current Dancing with the Stars cast member responded to a commenter on Instagram who asked a pointed question about Hilaria's recent appearance in Los Angeles, in which she was spotted without her wedding ring. —Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025

Stop by for some shopping, or come on select days to give goat yoga a go with the operation’s four-legged friends. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, literally, yoking, from yunakti he yokes; akin to Latin jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing yoga

• hatha yoga
• yoga pant
• yoga pants

Rhymes for yoga

• toga
• conestoga

Kids Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu philosophy teaching that by holding back the activity of one's body, mind, and will one can know one's true self and be free

2

: a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being

Medical Definition

yoga

noun

yo·​ga ˈyō-gə 

1

capitalized : a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and attain liberation

2

: a system of physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation derived from Yoga but often practiced independently especially in Western cultures to promote bodily or mental control and well-being see hatha yoga

yogic

-gik 

adjective